Let’s take a ride with Sydney’s Tear Council, the new project of Van She’s Matt Van Schie, who also operates as one half of Du Tonc, and Michael Di Francesco, also known as Touch Sensitive. Back in 2009 Matt teamed up with Michael Di Francesco to write “Journey”, a single from his “Balmy Nights” EP. This was the beginning of Tear Council, an outlet for Matt’s “more emotional outpourings”. Now the journey continues with Tear Council’s fantastic debut single “Anywhere”, once again co-written with Michael. It’s a synth-driven ’80s throwback with Matt Van Schie’s signature vocals. Colour us excited!

The single “Anywhere” drops on February 13th via Personal Best Records.
Pre-order your copy here.

It’s been over a year since we’ve heard anything new from our beloved Du Tonc, the dynamic duo of London disco maestro Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie (of Van She fame). And now they’re finally back in action with their glorious new single “Every Song”, which marks the pair’s debut release on Eskimo Recordings. Filled with disco-tinged synths, delicate guitar licks and bright melodies, “Every Song” finds Du Tonc effortlessly showcasing their unmistakable style once again. It’s a perfect song for driving with the windows rolled down. Needless to say, it was well worth the wait.

“It was a labour of love”, they say. “We kept coming back to it, leaving it, coming back to it for a year. But despite this we never got tired of listening to it. That’s when we realised it was something special to us and had a timeless feeling to it. Just like “Darkness” and “Surging Memories”, it’s full of emotion and power.”

Du Tonc’s new single “Every Song” is out now via Eskimo Recordings. Buy it here.

Nearly a year after its initial release, “Surging Memories” remains one of our favorite tracks from Du Tonc. Now, the disco-tinged duo of Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie (of Van She fame), are revisiting this brilliant track with a strong remix package, including treatments by the likes of Belgian producer/DJ Renaud Deru, aka ATTAR!, rising London producer Kiwi, Adapt Or Die, and Le Visiteur.

Today, we’re treated to a full stream of ATTAR!’s superb remix of “Surging Memories” that has a smooth, laid-back feel to it. Like a glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Give it a spin above, and make sure to check out Du Tonc’s stellar dub version of the track, specially made for the third installment of our “Late Summer” free compilation series.

Are you ready for a slow ride? Du Tonc, the disco-tinged duo of Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie (of Van She fame), have just shared their first new track of the year, a beautiful cover of Bruce Springsteen’s classic 1985 single “I’m on Fire”, which follows an impressive run of releases from last year.

According to a press release, “It was whilst driving through Arizona in the summer of 2013 that this song came on the radio. It was at that moment they both shared their mutual love of Bruce Springsteen and the idea for the cover was born”. You can download this cover for free at Du Tonc’s Facebook in exchange for a “Like”. Enjoy the ride!

It’s always great to hear something new from London’s disco don Mighty Mouse. Today, the prolific producer has shared his great new single “In Front Of Our Friends”, his first original track since February’s “Love Is Gonna Lift You Up” for Cheap Thrills, which finds him collaborating with London-based electro-pop duo Monarchy. Once again, Mighty Mouse delivers just the kind of groove-filled disco we’d expect from him.

Here, we have the “disco mix” of “In Front Of Our Friends” with Monarchy’s signature pop driven vocals and his Du Tonc partner-in-crime Matt Van Schie on bass and guitar. The release also features Mighty Mouse’s “midnight dub” version of the track. The single is out now via Nightfilm, exclusively on Beatport. Buy your copy here.

Our beloved Du Tonc, aka Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie, have shared their fantastic second mixtape, featuring tracks from the likes of Kölsch, Prins Thomas, The Magician, Drop Out Orchestra, Art Of Tones, Rayko and more. What a ride! As a bonus, you can now download their brilliant first single “Darkness” for free here.

While their gorgeous dub version of “Surging Memories”, specially made for our latest “Late Summer Compilation”, is on repeat mode in our car stereo, our beloved Du Tonc, the power duo of Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie (of Van She fame), return with their fourth single of the year. Here’s the dreamy and emotive “Island”, a great track with hazy guitars and Matt Van Schie’s haunting vocals that has a melancholic feel to it. Let’s float away.

Give the track “Island” a spin above, and make sure to grab their dub version of their second single “Surging Memories” for free below. The single “Island” will drop on October 14th via Du Tonc’s own label, Nightfilm.

Great news! Du Tonc’s new single “Island” is on the way, but before its official release on October 7th via their own label, Nightfilm, the duo of Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie, of Van She fame, has put together their first ever mixtape full of treasures for your ears. This delicious mix features gems, new and old, by the likes of Shit Robot, The Juan Maclean, Yuksek, Tiger & Woods, JBAG, and many more. Grab it below, and fill it up!

Just in case you missed it, check out Du Tonc’s glorious dub version of their second single “Surging Memories”, specially made for the third installment of our “Late Summer” free compilation series. Stuck on repeat.

At long last, it’s here! Today, we’re beyond psyched to share with you the third installment of La.Ga.Sta.’s “Late Summer” free compilation series (check out our previous compilations here and here). The new 12-track collection feels like an echo of an endless summer, bringing back memories of lazy, warm afternoons by the pool, long sunset drives along the coast and wild beach parties. Filled with tropical disco-flavored, sun-soaked tunes, and smooth and funky house gems, this year’s “Late Summer” compilation will transport you to a blissful paradise.

As per usual, the new “Late Summer” compilation features exclusive free tracks from some of our favorite artists. An equal combination of familiar faces like Belgian maestro Aeroplane, Portuguese disco producer Moullinex, Mickey, Los Angeles-based duo Cosmic Kids, Nashville’s Jensen Sportag, Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie’s collaborative project Du Tonc and some of this year’s beloved newcomers such as Clancy, Hemingway, Bronx, Kiwi, Indian Summer , and Small Pyramids. We hope you like this compilation as much as we do. Big thanks to all the artists and labels that contributed to the making of this compilation.

We can’t think of a better way to open our compilation than with the premiere of Aeroplane’s brand new remix of Adelaide’s producer/singer Surahn (former bassist of The Swiss) latest single “Wonderful”. Once again, Vito de Luca works his magic and delivers a stellar, sun-kissed remix that you can’t help but fall in love with it. You can now grab it, exclusively on La.Ga.Sta., courtesy of DFA Records.

02. Du Tonc – Surging Memories (Dub)

London-based producer Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie’s (of Van She) new collaborative project Du Tonc is nothing but pure beauty. With their first single “Darkness” being one of our favorite tunes of the year so far, we’re more than excited to include on our compilation a new and yet unreleased, dub version of their second single “Surging Memories”. A solid tune that feels like a sunset drive down the Pacific Coast Highway.

03. Bronx – Coconuts

Mexican producer Francisco Dávalos, better known as Bronx, has been on our radar for a while now. His tropical-flavored, feel-good tune “Coconuts”, full of playful piano melodies and congas, is taken from his vinyl-only “Tropical Love” EP, which was released earlier this year via Jacques Renault and Marcos Cabral’s label, On the Prowl. This is your one-way ticket to your own fantasy island.

04. Lindstrøm – Vōs-Sākō-Rv (Hemingway Remix)

What a tune! Toronto-based producer James Harris, aka Hemingway, takes us for a late-summer ride with this remix of Lindstrøm’s “Vōs-Sākō-Rv”. A glorious remix with an infectious bassline and sunny melodies that has been on repeat all summer. There’s no holding back.

05. Talking Heads – Houses In Motion (Cosmic Kids Edit)

Los Angeles-based Cosmic Kids, the disco/house duo of Ron Poznansky and Daniel Terndrup, are not only known for their original tracks, but also for their disco edits. For our compilation, they were kind enough to offer us a rework of Talking Heads’ 1980 classic “Houses In Motion”. A quality six-minute rework that will keep you dancing till the dawn.

06. Girls In Hawaii – Misses (Mickey Remix)

From Sébastien Tellier to Punks Jump Up, so far everything the Belgian-based producer Mickey touched has turned to gold. His remix of Girls In Hawaii’s is not exception. Being on repeat the last few months, this brilliant remix leaves you with a bittersweet feeling just like summer coming to an end.

07. Jensen Sportag – Bellz

More goodness from Jensen Sportag, the Nashville duo of Austin Wilkinson and Elvis Craig. Their “comeback” single “Bellz”, the first taste from their upcoming new album “Stealth Of Days” on Cascine, is a sublime jam, filled with smooth, late-night vibes.

08. Small Pyramids – Driftin’

The talented Los Angeles-based producer Zach Hunsaker, aka Small Pyramids, is ready to drop his superb debut album “Slow It Down” on September 30th via Glasgow Underground. We’re delighted to share with you a taste of that record with an exclusive track, the smooth and slow burning “Driftin’”. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

09. Indian Summer – No Use

We can’t get enough of Melbourne’s Indian Summer , the rising electronic duo of Gabe Gleeson and Chevy Long, fantastic debut single “No Use”, which was released back in May. You can now grab this floor-friendly, funky tune, exclusively on our compilation, courtesy of Sweat It Out!.

10. Munk – Munkysound (Moullinex Remix)

What a pairing! Munk and Moullinex, two of our favorite producers, in a killer dancefloor-ready track. What more could we ask for! Feast your ears on this great remix of Munk’s “Munkysound” by the always amazing Moullinex, who turns the original cut into an almost eight-minute euphoric, retro-flavored workout. Play it loud!

11. Clancy – All Just In My Mind

London-based producer Clancy is having quite a year! We’re more than happy to have him on board with “All Just In My Mind”, a great vocal-driven deep house tune, one of his finest tracks to date. Keep an eye out for his upcoming debut EP “What You Do”, which drops on September 30th via SPIEL. Bring it on!

12. Is Tropical – Dancing Anymore (Kiwi Remix)

Here’s something special to close our compilation. Fast-rising South London-based producer Alex Warren, aka Kiwi, has been making some serious waves lately with his releases on Deep Shit, Days Of Being Wild, and Needwant. With his wicked take on London’s trio Is Tropical “Dancing Anymore”, he takes things to another level. This remix was a bonus track on the Japanese edition of Is Tropical’s recent album “I’m Leaving” on Kitsuné. Dive in!

London’s producer Mighty Mouse celebrates the launch of his new record label Nightfilm, co-founded with his friend Matt Van Schie (of Van She), with what he knows best: a groovy disco new track “Feel Alright” perfect for your next summer ride.

Better yet, you can download it for free. Grab it below, and make sure to check out Mighty Mouse and Matt Van Schie’s Du Tonc latest single “Rise” here.

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